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Exclusive: Calvin Leon Smith, who appeared in the Tony-nominated comedy Fat Ham, will return to Broadway this fall when he takes over the role of Cabaret‘s Clifford Bradshaw from Ato Blankson-Wood.

Smith will be part of a replacement cast that includes Adam Lambert as Emcee and Auli’i Cravalho as Sally Bowles. Original cast members Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Blankson-Wood end their limited engagements Sunday, September 14, with the new cast members beginning performances on Monday, September 16.

Smith’s casting was announced today by producers Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, Underbelly, Gavin Kalin Productions, Hunter Arnold, Smith & Brant Theatricals, and Wessex Grove.

Smith most recently appeared in James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fat Ham in the role of Larry, a Marine with a secret. Smith’s other theater credits include roles in regional and Off Broadway productions, including The Animal Kingdom , Open Throat, and Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat.

The Kit-Kat Club is getting some new blood.

Queen singer and American Idol alum Adam Lambert and Moana and The Power star Auli’i Cravalho will step in the respective roles of Emcee and Sally Bowles in Broadway’s Cabaret revival on September 16. Their limited engagement runs through March 30.

Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin will give their final performances as Emcee and Bowles in the Tony-nominated Kander-and-Ebb musical two nights earlier.

“Growing up on the musical theater stage, it was always a childhood dream to perform on Broadway,” Lambert said in a statement. “With this production of Cabaret, it finally felt like the right time to accept an invitation to make my debut. The themes of this show have always resonated with me and given the current sociopolitical climate the world is in, feel eerily timely.”

Added Cravalho in a statement: “I’m thrilled to join the long line of talented...

As Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin shift to pre-planned seven-performance weeks for Broadway’s Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, producers have announced the summer schedule for the alternate performers playing the Emcee and Sally Bowles.

The musical revival will continue playing the standard eight performances per week. The summer schedule and cast line-up for the show at the August Wilson Theatre through the end of August is as follows:

Marty Lauter (they/them; RuPaul’s Drag Race) will play the Emcee Monday, July 15; Monday, July 22; Monday, July 29; Monday, August 5; Monday, August 19; and Monday, August 26; David Merino (he/they/she; Moulin Rouge!) will play the Emcee on Sunday, July 7 and Monday, July 8; Gabi Campo (she/her; Some Like It Hot) will play Sally Bowles on Wednesday matinee, June 26; Monday evening, July 1; and Wednesday matinee, July 10; Ayla Ciccone-Burton (she/her; Six) will play Sally Bowles on Wednesday matinee, August 12; Wednesday matinee, August 21, and Wednesday matinee,...

As part of Live from Feinstein's54 Below, original Broadway cast members from Seussical are set to perform tonight, November 22 at 7pm Et. The concert will be simulcast from 54 Below on BroadwayWorld Events. Cameron Bowen, Kevin Chamberlin, Joyce Chittick, Natascia Diaz, David Engel, Sara Gettelfinger, Justin Gomlak Greer, Anthony Blair Hall, Ann Harada, Catrice Joseph, Eddie Korbich, Janine Lamanna, Darren Lee, Tom Plotkin, Cathy Rigby, Jerome Vivona, and Stuart Zagnit are set to appear.

Broadway ladies united earlier this month for the world premiere of Award-winning composer Carmel Dean's Well-Behaved Women. The cast included Lachanze, Liz Callaway, Natascia Diaz, Melissa Rose Hirsh, Bonnie Milligan, Katie Thompson, Kuhoo Verma, Sasha Allen, Andrea Burns, Hannah Elless and Barbara Walsh. Watch an exclusive song from the show, performed by Liz Callaway asNeil Armstrong's wife, Janet Armstrong.

Natascia Diaz, Claybourne Elder, and Steffanie Leigh are starring in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Passion at Signature Theatre. This new production is directed by Associate Artistic Director Matthew GardinerSignature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story. Passion runs through September 23, 2018 in Signature Theatre's Max Theatre.Get an exclusive first look at the company in action in the photos below...

Natascia Diaz,Claybourne Elder,andSteffanie Leighstar inStephen SondheimandJames Lapine's musical Passion. This new production is directed bySignature Theatre's Associate Artistic DirectorMatthew GardinerSignature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story. Passion runs through September 23, 2018 inSignature Theatre's Max Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of the production today on our Instagram Tune in asClaybourne Elder takes us behind the scenes at Signature Theatre on this two show day...

Natascia Diaz,Claybourne Elder,andSteffanie Leighstar inStephen SondheimandJames Lapine's musical Passion. This new production is directed bySignature Theatre's Associate Artistic DirectorMatthew GardinerSignature's Sunday in the Park with George, West Side Story. Passion runs through September 23, 2018 inSignature Theatre's Max Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of the production today on our Instagram Tune in asClaybourne Elder takes us behind the scenes at Signature Theatre on this two show day...

Feinstein's54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presented Every Little Step star and two-time Helen Hayes Award winner Natascia Diaz in her New York City solo debut one month ago today, following her acclaimed and nominated performance as Anita in Signature Theatre's sold out run of West Side Story in Washington, D.C. Click below to watch Diaz perform 'I Miss The Mountains,' 'Happy Birthday, Darling', 'Autumn Leaves' and more on the 54 Below stage...

Feinstein'S54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Every Little Step star and multiple Helen Hayes Award winner Natascia Diaz in her New York City solo debut on Wednesday, June 15 at 930pm, following her acclaimed and nominated performance as Anita in Signature Theatre's sold out run of West Side Story in Washington DC. Called a 'magnetic performer' by The New York Times, 'mesmerizing' Peter Marks, The Washington Post, 'a standout.a remarkable performer' Michael Reidel, NY Post with a 'powerful, crystalline voice' The Daily News, Ms. Diaz brings her trademark versatility in a varied and style bending acoustic set mixing of some of her favorite alternative, country, original, and theatre song selections accompanied by Steven Walker on guitar. 'an extremely versatile singer, equally at home delivering a punk rock composition as she is with a delicate score from Stephen Sondheim or John Kander'. Variety...

Signature TheatrepresentsWEST Side Story, directed by Signature Associate Artistic DirectorMatthew Gardiner Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Cabaret. The musical, a collaboration of music, dance and theater giants Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins and Arthur Laurents, is considered by some to be one of the greatest musicals of all time. West Side Story will run from December 8 - January 24 in Signature Theatre's intimate Max Theatre,starring Natascia Diaz, Austin Colby, MaryJoanna Grisso, Max Clayton and Sean Ewing. Click below for a behind-the-scenes look atrehearsal with the company...

Virginia's Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Soon, a new musical by Nick Blaemire Glory Days, A Little More Alive. Directed by Matthew Gardiner Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Really Really, the ensemble piece will feature Alex Brightman Jonah Broadway's Matilda, Big Fish, Wicked, Natascia Diaz Adrienne Signature's The Threepenny Opera, Broadway's Man of La Mancha, Jessica Hershberg Charlie Broadway's Cinderella, Baby It's You, and Joshua Morgan Steven Woolly Mammoth's A Bright New Boise, Arena Stage's Fiddler on the Roof.

Virginia's Signature Theatre has just released the first trailer for the world premiere production of Soon, a new musical by Nick Blaemire Glory Days, A Little More Alive. Directed by Matthew Gardiner Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Really Really, the ensemble piece will feature Alex Brightman Jonah Broadway's Matilda, Big Fish, Wicked, Natascia Diaz Adrienne Signature's The Threepenny Opera, Broadway's Man of La Mancha, Jessica Hershberg Charlie Broadway's Cinderella, Baby It's You, and Joshua Morgan Steven Woolly Mammoth's A Bright New Boise, Arena Stage's Fiddler on the Roof.

Virginia's Signature Theatre just announced the full cast for the world premiere production of Soon, a new musical by Nick Blaemire Glory Days, A Little More Alive. Directed by Matthew Gardiner Signature's Sunday in the Park with George, Really Really, the ensemble piece will feature Alex Brightman Jonah Broadway's Matilda, Big Fish, Wicked, Natascia Diaz Adrienne Signature's The Threepenny Opera, Broadway's Man of La Mancha, Jessica Hershberg Charlie Broadway's Cinderella, Baby It's You, and Joshua Morgan Steven Woolly Mammoth's A Bright New Boise, Arena Stage's Fiddler on the Roof.

On October 20, 2014, Florence Lacey Broadway's Follies, Evita and Signature's Sunset Boulevard, Megan Lawrence Broadway's Hair and Signature's Cabaret, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan Broadway's Les Miserables and Signature's The Witches of Eastwick, Natascia Diaz Broadway's Man of La Mancha and Signature's The Threepenny Opera and Nick Blaemire Broadway's Godspell and Signature's Glory Days performed alongside 75 Signature Theatre artists and an 18-piece orchestra as Virginia's Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre celebrated its 25th Anniversary. With performances from 27 shows over the last 25 years, including Sweeney Todd, The Rhythm Club, Urinetown, The Boy Detective Fails, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Dreamgirls, Chess, and many more. Scroll down for photos...

Tim Realbuto's 54 Below show will feature Julie D'Moure Hair, Justin Anthony Long 'City of Dreams', Anna Louise Morse Spring Awakening, and Nicholas Yenson Ghostlight, along with special guest stars, including Tony Award winner Beth Leavel The Drowsy Chaperone, Jenna Leigh Green Wicked Danielle Ferland Into the Woods, Derek Klena Dogfight, Jason Gotay Bring It On, Alli Mauzey Cry-Baby, Natascia Diaz tick tick Boom, Drama Desk nominee Christina Bianco Forbidden Broadway, Laurissa Romain South Pacific, and Kimberly Faye Greenberg One Night With Fanny Brice.

Virginia's Tony-Award winning Signature Theatre presents The Threepenny Opera, Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's cutting and enduring critique of capitalism and corruption. Directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner Tender Napalm, Dreamgirls, Really Really, the production stars Mitchell Jarvis Broadway's Rock of Ages as the charismatic Macheath, known to popular culture as Mack the Knife. Scroll down to see a video of Natascia Diaz singing 'Mack The Knife' from the prodction...

Virginia's Tony-Award winning Signature Theatre presents The Threepenny Opera, Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's cutting and enduring critique of capitalism and corruption. Directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic DirectorMatthew Gardiner Tender Napalm, Dreamgirls, Really Really, the production stars Mitchell Jarvis Broadway's Rock of Ages as the charismatic Macheath, known to popular culture as Mack the Knife and Natascia Diaz Jenny Broadway's Man of Lamancha, Signature's Brother Russia, Kiss of the Spiderwoman. BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive first look at the video below...

Virginia's Tony-Award winning Signature Theatre presents The Threepenny Opera, Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's cutting and enduring critique of capitalism and corruption. Directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner Tender Napalm, Dreamgirls, Really Really, the production stars Mitchell Jarvis Broadway's Rock of Ages as the charismatic Macheath, known to popular culture as Mack the Knife and Natascia Diaz Jenny Broadway's Man of Lamancha, Signature's Brother Russia, Kiss of the Spiderwoman. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action...

Virginia's Tony-Award winning Signature Theatre releases a photo of their production of The Threepenny Opera, Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's cutting and enduring critique of capitalism and corruption. Directed by Signature Theatre's Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner Tender Napalm, Dreamgirls, Really Really, the production stars Mitchell Jarvis Broadway's Rock of Ages as the charismatic Macheath, known to popular culture as Mack the Knife and Natascia Diaz Jenny Broadway's Man of Lamancha, Signature's Brother Russia, Kiss of the Spiderwoman.

Just last night, Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli Jekyll amp Hyde, Les Misrables, Helen Hayes Award-winner Natascia Diaz Man of La Mancha, Seussical, The Capeman, Carnival and Drew Sarich Les Misrables, Lestat, starring in the upcoming Broadway-bound production of Rocky the Musical in Europe starred in the benefit concert of the Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical Chess for The Actors Fund. This special Chess In Concept Concert took place at Laguardia Arts at Lincoln Center 100 Amsterdam Avenue. This stripped down all through-sung concert-version focused on the music, lyrics and characters, emulating the original 1984 concept album and incorporating virtually all of the original London score.BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive highlights from the concert below...

The July 30th 730pm benefit concert for The Actors Fund of the Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical Chess will offer a limited amount of 30 Student Rush Tickets to students with a valid ID, cash only. Starring Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli Jekyll amp Hyde, Les Misrables, Helen Hayes Award-winner Natascia Diaz Man of La Mancha, Seussical, The Capeman, Carnival and Drew Sarich Les Misrables, Lestat, starring in the upcoming Broadway-bound production of Rocky the Musical in Europe this special Chess In Concept Concert will take place at Laguardia Arts at Lincoln Center 100 Amsterdam Avenue this stripped down all through-sung concert-version will focus on the music, lyrics and characters, emulating the original 1984 concept album and incorporating virtually all of the original London score.

Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli Jekyll amp Hyde, Les Misrables, Helen Hayes Award-winner Natascia Diaz Man of La Mancha, Seussical, The Capeman, Carnival and Drew Sarich Les Misrables, Lestat, starring in the upcoming Broadway-bound production of Rocky the Musical in Europe will star in today's July 30th 730pm benefit concert of the Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical Chess for The Actors Fund. This special Chess In Concept Concert will take place at Laguardia Arts at Lincoln Center 100 Amsterdam Avenue. This stripped down all through-sung concert-version will focus on the music, lyrics and characters, emulating the original 1984 concept album and incorporating virtually all of the original London score.

ony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli Jekyll amp Hyde, Les Misrables, Helen Hayes Award-winner Natascia Diaz Man of La Mancha, Seussical, The Capeman, Carnival and Drew Sarich Les Misrables, Lestat, starring in the upcoming Broadway-bound production of Rocky the Musical in Europe will star in the July 30th 730pm benefit concert of the Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical Chess for The Actors Fund. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was at one of Chess' rehearsals and brings you exclusive footage and interviews with the cast and creative team in the video below...

Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli Jekyll amp Hyde, Les Misrables, Helen Hayes Award-winner Natascia Diaz Man of La Mancha, Seussical, The Capeman, Carnival and Drew Sarich Les Misrables, Lestat, starring in the upcoming Broadway-bound production of Rocky the Musical in Europe will star in the July 30th 730pm benefit concert of the Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical Chess for The Actors Fund. This special Chess In Concept Concert will take place at Laguardia Arts at Lincoln Center, and the stripped down all through-sung concert-version will focus on the music, lyrics and characters, emulating the original 1984 concept album and incorporating virtually all of the original London score. Check out photos of the cast and creative team in rehearsal below...

As BroadwayWorld announced a couple of weeks ago, Robert Cuccioli, Natascia Diaz and Drew Sarich will star in the July 30th 730pm benefit concert of the Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical Chess for The Actors Fund. The show has featured many star-studded casts in the past, including Elaine Paige in the original London cast, Judy Kuhn in the original Broadway cast, and Idina Menzel in the 2009 concert cast. Last week's poll asked what is your favorite Chess cast recording Your response was the 2009 concert cast, with 55 of the vote.

Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli Jekyll amp Hyde, Les Misrables, Helen Hayes Award-winner Natascia Diaz Man of La Mancha, Seussical, The Capeman, Carnival and Drew Sarich Les Misrables, Lestat, starring in the upcoming Broadway-bound production of Rocky the Musical in Europe will star in the July 30th 730pm benefit concert of the Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical Chess for The Actors Fund.

Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli Jekyll amp Hyde, Les Misrables, Helen Hayes Award-winner Natascia Diaz Man of La Mancha, Seussical, The Capeman, Carnival and Drew Sarich Les Misrables, Lestat, starring in the upcoming Broadway-bound production of Rocky the Musical in Europe will star in the July 30th 730pm benefit concert of the Benny Andersson, Tim Rice and Bjorn Ulvaeus musical Chess for The Actors Fund. This special Chess In Concept Concert will take place at Laguardia Arts at Lincoln Center 100 Amsterdam Avenue. This stripped down all through-sung concert-version will focus on the music, lyrics and characters, emulating the original 1984 concept album and incorporating virtually all of the original London score.

The Muny features Chicago as its second show of its 94th season, running through July 1- directed and choreographed by Denis Jones. Patti Murin and Natascia Diaz star as Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly, joined by Justin Guarini as Billy Flynn. Also appearing are Jackie Hoffman as Mama Morton, Patti Cohenour as Mary Sunshine and Dean Christopher as Amos Hart.Meet the cast of the show in the videos below...

The Muny features Chicago as its second show of its 94th season, running June 25 through July 1, directed and choreographed by Denis Jones. Patti Murin and Natascia Diaz star as Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly, joined by Justin Guarini as Billy Flynn. Also appearing are Jackie Hoffman as Mama Morton, Patti Cohenour as Mary Sunshine and Dean Christopher as Amos Hart.View photos from the opening night performance and after party below...

The Muny features Chicago as its second show of its 94th season, running June 25 through July 1- directed and choreographed by Denis Jones. Patti Murin and Natascia Diaz star as Roxy Hart and Velma Kelly, joined by Justin Guarini as Billy Flynn. Also appearing are Jackie Hoffman as Mama Morton, Patti Cohenour as Mary Sunshine and Dean Christopher as Amos Hart.BroadwayWorld brings you highlights from the show below...

The story of the controversial Mad Monk, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin is now the subject of the new rock musical Brother Russia, which makes its world premiere at the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre. The new musical features Music by Dana Rowe and Book and Lyrics by John Dempsey - the award-winning creators behind The Fix 1998 and The Witches of Eastwick 2007. Directed by Signature's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer, the production will star John Lescault Signature's Art and The Lieutenant of Inishmore as the infamous and enigmatic Rasputin, Natascia Diaz Kiss of the Spider Woman at Signature, and Savage in Limbo at MetroStage, Doug Kreeger Signature's The Visit, Amy McWilliams Signature's The Witches of Eastwick and Urinetown, and Tracy Lynn Olivera Les Misrables and Merrily We Roll Along at Signature. Erin Driscoll, Stephen Gregory Smith, Rachel Zampelli, Russell Sunday, Kevin McAllister, and Christopher Mueller round out the cast for this world premiere event.

The story of the controversial Mad Monk, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin is now the subject of the new rock musical Brother Russia, which makes its world premiere at the Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre. The new musical features Music by Dana Rowe and Book and Lyrics by John Dempsey the award-winning creators behind The Fix 1998 and The Witches of Eastwick 2007. Directed by Signatures Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer, the production will star John Lescault Signatures Art and The Lieutenant of Inishmore as the infamous and enigmatic Rasputin, Natascia Diaz Kiss of the Spider Woman at Signature, and Savage in Limbo at MetroStage, Doug Kreeger Signatures The Visit, Amy McWilliams Signatures The Witches of Eastwick and Urinetown, and Tracy Lynn Olivera Les Misrables and Merrily We Roll Along at Signature. Erin Driscoll, Stephen Gregory Smith, Rachel Zampelli, Russell Sunday, Kevin McAllister, and Christopher Mueller round out the cast for this world premiere event. Brother...

Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli Jekyll amp Hyde, Les Misrables and Helen Hayes Award-winner Natascia Diaz Broadway's Man of La Mancha, The Capeman, Seussical, Carousel will headline the November 30th at 7pm performance of Jacques Brel Returns...The Music of Brel, Blau, Shuman and Jouannest. Joining them in the cast will be Jim Stanek Lestat, Little Women, ...Forum, Rick Hip-Flores who has performed in the pits of Billy Elliot, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Ereni Sevasti The Bacchae at The Public, Carnival at The Kennedy Center. Rick Hip-Flores will also serve as musical director.

Tony Award-nominee Robert Cuccioli Jekyll amp Hyde, Les Misrables and Helen Hayes Award-winner Natascia Diaz Broadway's Man of La Mancha, The Capeman, Seussical, Carousel will headline the November 30th at 7pm performance of Jacques Brel Returns...The Music of Brel, Blau, Shuman and Jouannest. Joining them in the cast will be Jim Stanek Lestat, Little Women, ...Forum, Rick Hip-Flores who has performed in the pits of Billy Elliot, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Ereni Sevasti The Bacchae at The Public, Carnival at The Kennedy Center. Rick Hip-Flores will also serve as musical director.

Sharon Carr Associates, Ltd announced today the addition of Jessica-Snow Wilson to the cast of Glimpses Of The Moon. Wilson will be replacing Autumn Hurlbert in the leading role of Susy. Glimpses Of The Moon premiered exactly one year ago at the Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel to rave reviews and quickly sold out its limited run. The show returned this fall with an expanded production and received more enthusiastic reviews. The run has now been extended through the end of March, with performances every Monday night. Starting in February, in partnership with the Algonquin Hotel, the production is adding alternating Thursday lunch matinees. The following special guest stars confirmed to appear in the show, Monday nights at 8pm in the Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel: January 26 - Andrea Marcovicci (Mabel Award Winner/Back Stage Bistro Award Winner) February 2, 5 & 9 - Natascia Diaz (Jacques Brel) February 16 & 23 - Tom Wopat...